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    • Industry Leaders Call for Stronger Local Business Integration at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2025
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Industry Leaders Call for Stronger Local Business Integration at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2025

At the Namibia International Energy Conference, industry leaders spotlighted urgent efforts to strengthen local business capacity and ensure Namibian enterprises benefit from the country’s growing energy sector

As Namibia’s energy sector gains momentum, attention is increasingly turning toward ensuring that the nation’s resource wealth delivers long-term economic empowerment. At a panel session held at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on April 25 – Building Local Business Capacity for Energy Sector Participation – industry stakeholders explored how…

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    • Time for Namibia and Oil Companies to Act on Fiscal Stability and Fast Track Oil Discoveries to Final Investment Decision (FID) (By NJ Ayuk)
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Time for Namibia and Oil Companies to Act on Fiscal Stability and Fast Track Oil Discoveries to Final Investment Decision (FID) (By NJ Ayuk)

For Namibia, a newcomer to oil and gas deals, adding a fiscal stability clause to petroleum contracts will be key to retaining the energy industry’s intense interest

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/).  The world is watching Namibia. To be more specific, the energy world is watching. This was evident at the recently concluded Namibian Internation Energy Conference.  Ever since oil and gas majors, Rhino Resources, Galp Energia, Shell and TotalEnergies announced massive hydrocarbon…

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Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio to lead trade mission to Morocco

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Morocco with a business delegation on 28–30 April 2025

In Morocco’s capital Rabat, Minister Ville Tavio will meet Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali, and Minister of Economy and Finance Faouzi Lekjaa. The discussions will focus on bilateral and trade…

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    • 2.5 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) in Gas Output Feasible for Namibia, Says the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR)
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2.5 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) in Gas Output Feasible for Namibia, Says the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR)

NAMCOR projects over 2.5 million tons in annual gas production as Namibia accelerates its gas monetization strategy, infrastructure development and regional energy leadership

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has revealed that the country could produce more than 2.5 million tons of natural gas per year, based on early-stage assessments of recent discoveries made since 2022. Speaking during a panel discussion on gas monetization strategies at the Namibia International Energy Conference on…

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    • Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) Fuel Investment, Expansion in Namibia’s Upstream Sector
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Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) Fuel Investment, Expansion in Namibia’s Upstream Sector

At the Namibia International Energy Conference, industry leaders emphasized M&As as key drivers of upstream growth and investment in Namibia’s oil and gas sector

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continues to emerge as a critical engine for growth in Namibia’s upstream oil and gas sector, as emphasized during a high-level panel discussion at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on Thursday. Industry leaders outlined how strategic M&A deals are not only reshaping the country’s…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Minerals and Petroleum Resources Committee Encouraged by the Central Energy Fund (CEF) Group’s Healthy Balance Sheet to Fund Operations until 2030

CEF together with its subsidiaries, except for the Petroleum Agency South Africa (PASA), are Schedule 2 state-owned entities required to generate revenue to fund their operations

Having been briefed on the 2025-2030 strategic and annual performance plans as well as the 2025/26 budget of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) Group and subsidiaries, the Portfolio Committee on Minerals and Petroleum Resources is encouraged by the healthy balance sheet of the CEF Group. The CEF Group’s balance sheet…

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Capricornus 1-X Adds to String of Successes in Namibia’s Offshore Oil Boom

The African Energy Chamber welcomes the Capricornus 1-X light oil discovery as a game-changing development for Namibia, solidifying the Orange Basin’s status as a world-class petroleum province and opening the door to transformative economic and energy opportunities

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly endorses the successful light oil discovery at the Capricornus 1-X exploration well in Namibia’s offshore Block 2914A – announced on April 24 – calling it a pivotal moment in the country’s energy evolution. The discovery solidifies the Orange Basin’s status as a major…

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Golar Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG),Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Speaker Lineup

Federico Petersen, Chief Commercial Officer of Golar LNG, will share his expertise on the future of LNG in Africa and the role of floating LNG solutions in driving the continent's energy transformation at the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris next month

Federico Petersen, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Golar LNG, will join the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris to discuss scaling LNG in Africa, overcoming infrastructure challenges and attracting investment. With Africa rapidly expanding its gas infrastructure, Petersen’s insights are expected to showcase how innovative LNG…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Champions Smart Policy, Strategic Partnerships to Advance Namibia’s Oil & Gas Discoveries

The African Energy Chamber is a strategic partner of the Namibia International Energy Conference, which kicked off today in Windhoek

As a strategic partner of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is calling for a deliberate and accelerated approach to moving Namibia’s recent oil and gas discoveries into production – emphasizing the importance of speed, investor confidence and strategic collaboration. Speaking during a high-level…

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Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2025: Namibia Puts Local Content at the Center of Development Agenda

As a strategic partner to the Namibia International Energy Conference, the African Energy Chamber supports Namibia’s bold local content agenda, as the country emerges as a model for inclusive, value-driven energy development

Opening the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on April 23 in Windhoek, Namibian officials, global investors and regional stakeholders rallied around a shared vision for the country’s energy future – one rooted in local content, value addition and energy sovereignty. Delivering the opening keynote, Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah…